Tick-Borne Disease Panel by PCR, Blood
Order Name
TICK PCR
Test Number: 3622103
Revision Date 09/08/2020
Test Number: 3622103
Revision Date 09/08/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Anaplasma phagocytophilum by PCR
|
Qualitative PCR | 30039-2 |
|
Ehrlichia chaffeensis by PCR
|
Qualitative PCR | 27994-3 |
|
Ehrlichia ewingii/canis by PCR
|
Qualitative PCR | 48865-0 |
|
Ehrlichia muris-like by PCR
|
Qualitative PCR | 48866-8 |
|
Babesia species by PCR
|
Qualitative PCR | 42641-1 |
|
Babesia microti by PCR
|
Qualitative PCR | 47396-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.6 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Room Temperature 24 hours, Refrigerated 1 week, Frozen 1 week Unacceptable: Serum, Plasma and Heparinzed specimens. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 2-6 Days |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 2008670 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | CPT Code change from 87798x6 to 87798x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |